Delta Drama presents Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” for this Spring semester at the Al Muller Theatre. The weekend opening for the first showing will be Feb. 28 and March 1 at 7 p.m.
The play is based on the science-fiction novel written by Ray Bradbury in 1953.
The story takes place in a dystopian world where books are illegal and TV screens are praised. Firemen are in charge of burning the books. The main character, Guy Montag, is a firefighter who’s curious about books and their content. Where he’s bored of TV consumption. His wife, Mildred, is used to the media lifestyle and struggles with Montag’s curiosity of books and bringing them home.
Camille Priscilla plays Mildred. They have been part of seven productions for Delta Drama. Priscilla looks forward to the play and explains its importance.
“This play is interesting,” said Priscilla. “Because in a time where everybody is very invested in social media and continuous scrolling, it’s important to be reminded that books are incredibly important.”
Second-semester Drama Delta student, Joseph Tran plays the protagonist, Guy.
“Fahrenheit 451 is extremely relevant to today’s world,” said Tran. “Because of its many parallels between the story and our society – The U.S. already has a history of book banning and eventually can cause severe consequences. Killing curiosity and not being able to think critically, building a new world of people who are ignorant to what’s going on around them.”
With extensive rehearsing and dedication, leading antagonist Michael Hamilton III will play as Captain Beatty.
“Our director, Greg Foro, and our assistant director, Ella Bryant-Frey, really push us in these roles and the work speaks for itself,” said Hamilton.
On March 7 and 8 the play starts at 7 p.m. The Sundays on March 2 and 9 will start at 2 p.m.
